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croton
Scientific Name: Croton ripensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Croton (Croton and Codiaeum variegatum)
The name "Croton" can refer to multiple plants.
- It is a large genus (Croton) of flowering plants belonging to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
- It's also used as a common name for plants formerly classified in the Croton genus.
- Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as "garden croton" or "variegated croton," is a popular houseplant species in the genus Codiaeum, which is also a member of the Euphorbiaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
Synonym for Codiaeum variegatum: Croton variegatum L.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Codiaeum variegatum, also referred to as croton plants, are tropical perennial shrubs with bold, colorful foliage.
Distribution and Habitat
- Crotons are tropical plants.
Considerations for Pets
- Crotons are often grown as houseplants.
Further Information
- University of Florida Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology